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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W510

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W510 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was unveiled around the same time to the W510 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH25 grades vs the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony W510

 FH25 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Panasonic FH25

 W510 FH25 

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W510

 FH25 W510 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 has external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 against the W510.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and W510.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH25 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography factors
Sony W510 Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
Sony W510 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
Travel photography with Sony W510
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography features
Sony W510 Landscape photography features
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
Sony W510 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony W510
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Other name Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $99